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Biography

Sonny Hess, Northwest Blues Legend guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, band leader. Picked up a guitar
at the age of 8, by the time she was a teenager she was picking up gigs
all over and played in Portland’s top bands at the time, The Koffee Band
and Margo Tufo’s Blues Sisters. From there she met the show stopping,
late great, Paulette Davis. This band wonPortland’s music association
Crystal award for outstanding R&B act of the year 1991. Paulette Davis
gave Sonny the nickname ‘Sonny Smokin’ Hess’, they played together for
four years and out of that came the CD “It’s About Damn Time”. After
Paulette passed, Sonny continued their legacy as the Power Band always
known for upbeat danceable R&B, a real energetic show. Sonny went on
to be thefirst woman nominated in a male dominated field for Best Lead
Guitar by the Cascade Blues Assoc, also holds a nomination for
"Lifetime Acheivment Award" After the joining of Vicki Stevens, they went on to win Muddy Award Best New Blues Act 2013 by the Cascade Blues AssocShe has played with, sung with and composed
with many of the regions top artists, as well as opening for Etta
James, Jr Walker and the All Stars, Average White Band and Bobby Womack.
Sonny Hess is also widely known for her productions of the NW Women
R&B Show, a specialty show she takes pride in producing. Her show
has been seen by 100’s of 1,000’s over the past 20 years at the Safeway
Waterfront Blues Festival. Sonny Hess, revered for her unflagging support of other artists in the local rhythm & blues community. She brings to the front of her stage-Lady True Blue-Low, rich, full bodied voice that carries the likes of Etta James, with a little of Wynonna's twang and the depth of Della Reese. Vicki Stevens-Rainy Day Rooster Award for Best Vocals. Soulful rhythm & blues vocal style like Gladys Knight and Koko Taylor. While belting out a bluesy ballad she'll deliver a dynamic harp solo that you'll never forget.Mr. Kelly Pierceour
drum/percussion man, is like a brother to Sonny as they have played
together for over 20 years. He is in sync with her groove and knows how
to anticipate her next move. Kelly is an emotional player with incredible dynamics.Bass
man, veteran player, Jim Hively. It has been said that Jim has the best
bass tone in the region, ask him, he’d say ‘aw, just the way I play, my
attack.’ Jim’s tone sends audiences running towards the dance floor and
other bass players trying to emulate.